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Message From
Minister of Financial Services
Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Hon. L. Ryan Pinder, M.P.
I wish to welcome ministerial colleagues, delegates and presenters to 3rd Caribbean Conference on the
International Financial Services Sector, being held under the theme “The Caribbean Engaging The World in
Financial Services.” Indeed, the Caribbean region recognizes that in order to remain competitive, it must be able
to continually engage with the global community in an ever changing environment.
As the Minister of Financial Services, I am always acutely mindful of the fact that we exist in an interdependent
world. The strength and success of the Caribbean’s financial services sector will continue to be determined by the
individual actions of our countries which impact the reputation of the region collectively.
I am certain that this Conference will provide a timely opportunity for key regional stakeholders to collaborate and
discuss ways in which the Caribbean can continue to effectively and strategically engage the world in financial
services for this region’s long term growth and development.
I wish to also extend my personal gratitude to the Caribbean Export Development Agency and to the staff of the
Ministry of Financial Services for their tremendous efforts in organizing this Conference. I look forward to
achieving a productive outcome built on common understanding and mutual commitment to the success of
the region.